Chapter VIII

used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one

From this reading After many last words and repeated affectionate entreaties, that he would try the effect of silence and stillness, at length, with a hand fondly clasped in both his mother's, he did sleep, though but for a short time, as calmly as an infant.

having or displaying warmth or affection

From this reading After many last words and repeated affectionate entreaties, that he would try the effect of silence and stillness, at length, with a hand fondly clasped in both his mother's, he did sleep, though but for a short time, as calmly as an infant.

later than; following

From this reading After many last words and repeated affectionate entreaties, that he would try the effect of silence and stillness, at length, with a hand fondly clasped in both his mother's, he did sleep, though but for a short time, as calmly as an infant.

(quantifier) used with either mass or count nouns to indicate the whole number or amount of or every one of a class

From this reading Sufficient light, however, still rested on his sleeping features to give to her fond gaze all their loveliness.

the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound

From this reading After many last words and repeated affectionate entreaties, that he would try the effect of silence and stillness, at length, with a hand fondly clasped in both his mother's, he did sleep, though but for a short time, as calmly as an infant.

used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together

From this reading The night before the trial, Lady Arden, by especial favour and kind connivance, passed in the prison of her son.

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From this reading The night before the trial, Lady Arden, by especial favour and kind connivance, passed in the prison of her son.

at the same time that; because; in the way that

From this reading After many last words and repeated affectionate entreaties, that he would try the effect of silence and stillness, at length, with a hand fondly clasped in both his mother's, he did sleep, though but for a short time, as calmly as an infant.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading She knelt at the side of the bed, on which she had insisted on his laying himself, and, if possible, sleeping, in order that he might obtain strength and composure for the task which awaited him.

expected hopefully

From this reading She knelt at the side of the bed, on which she had insisted on his laying himself, and, if possible, sleeping, in order that he might obtain strength and composure for the task which awaited him.

a piece of furniture that provides a place to sleep

From this reading She knelt at the side of the bed, on which she had insisted on his laying himself, and, if possible, sleeping, in order that he might obtain strength and composure for the task which awaited him.

earlier than; in front of

From this reading The night before the trial, Lady Arden, by especial favour and kind connivance, passed in the prison of her son.

at or toward the back of something

From this reading Lady Arden, in the position in which she knelt, shaded from his countenance the immediate glare of the lamp which stood on a small table behind her.

the two together, not just one

From this reading After many last words and repeated affectionate entreaties, that he would try the effect of silence and stillness, at length, with a hand fondly clasped in both his mother's, he did sleep, though but for a short time, as calmly as an infant.

used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before

From this reading After many last words and repeated affectionate entreaties, that he would try the effect of silence and stillness, at length, with a hand fondly clasped in both his mother's, he did sleep, though but for a short time, as calmly as an infant.

showing who or what does the action

From this reading The night before the trial, Lady Arden, by especial favour and kind connivance, passed in the prison of her son.

with self-possession (especially in times of stress)

From this reading After many last words and repeated affectionate entreaties, that he would try the effect of silence and stillness, at length, with a hand fondly clasped in both his mother's, he did sleep, though but for a short time, as calmly as an infant.

past form of “clasp” — hold firmly and tightly

From this reading After many last words and repeated affectionate entreaties, that he would try the effect of silence and stillness, at length, with a hand fondly clasped in both his mother's, he did sleep, though but for a short time, as calmly as an infant.

steadiness of mind under stress

From this reading She knelt at the side of the bed, on which she had insisted on his laying himself, and, if possible, sleeping, in order that he might obtain strength and composure for the task which awaited him.

agreement on a secret plot

From this reading The night before the trial, Lady Arden, by especial favour and kind connivance, passed in the prison of her son.

the appearance conveyed by a person's face

From this reading Lady Arden, in the position in which she knelt, shaded from his countenance the immediate glare of the lamp which stood on a small table behind her.

the past form of “do”, used in questions and negatives

From this reading After many last words and repeated affectionate entreaties, that he would try the effect of silence and stillness, at length, with a hand fondly clasped in both his mother's, he did sleep, though but for a short time, as calmly as an infant.

a phenomenon that follows and is caused by some previous phenomenon

From this reading After many last words and repeated affectionate entreaties, that he would try the effect of silence and stillness, at length, with a hand fondly clasped in both his mother's, he did sleep, though but for a short time, as calmly as an infant.

plural of “entreaty” — earnest or urgent request

From this reading After many last words and repeated affectionate entreaties, that he would try the effect of silence and stillness, at length, with a hand fondly clasped in both his mother's, he did sleep, though but for a short time, as calmly as an infant.

surpassing what is common or usual or expected

From this reading The night before the trial, Lady Arden, by especial favour and kind connivance, passed in the prison of her son.

a feeling of favorable regard

From this reading The night before the trial, Lady Arden, by especial favour and kind connivance, passed in the prison of her son.

plural of “feature” — a prominent attribute or aspect of something

From this reading Sufficient light, however, still rested on his sleeping features to give to her fond gaze all their loveliness.

having or displaying warmth or affection

From this reading Sufficient light, however, still rested on his sleeping features to give to her fond gaze all their loveliness.

with fondness; with love

From this reading After many last words and repeated affectionate entreaties, that he would try the effect of silence and stillness, at length, with a hand fondly clasped in both his mother's, he did sleep, though but for a short time, as calmly as an infant.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading She knelt at the side of the bed, on which she had insisted on his laying himself, and, if possible, sleeping, in order that he might obtain strength and composure for the task which awaited him.

showing where something starts, or who sent it

From this reading Lady Arden, in the position in which she knelt, shaded from his countenance the immediate glare of the lamp which stood on a small table behind her.

a long fixed look

From this reading Sufficient light, however, still rested on his sleeping features to give to her fond gaze all their loveliness.

cause to have, in the abstract sense or physical sense

From this reading Sufficient light, however, still rested on his sleeping features to give to her fond gaze all their loveliness.

a light within the field of vision that is brighter than the brightness to which the eyes are adapted

From this reading Lady Arden, in the position in which she knelt, shaded from his countenance the immediate glare of the lamp which stood on a small table behind her.

the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect

From this reading She knelt at the side of the bed, on which she had insisted on his laying himself, and, if possible, sleeping, in order that he might obtain strength and composure for the task which awaited him.

the (prehensile) extremity of the superior limb

From this reading After many last words and repeated affectionate entreaties, that he would try the effect of silence and stillness, at length, with a hand fondly clasped in both his mother's, he did sleep, though but for a short time, as calmly as an infant.

a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject

From this reading She knelt at the side of the bed, on which she had insisted on his laying himself, and, if possible, sleeping, in order that he might obtain strength and composure for the task which awaited him.

belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned

From this reading The night before the trial, Lady Arden, by especial favour and kind connivance, passed in the prison of her son.

the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition

From this reading She knelt at the side of the bed, on which she had insisted on his laying himself, and, if possible, sleeping, in order that he might obtain strength and composure for the task which awaited him.

used when the man or boy doing the action is also its object

From this reading She knelt at the side of the bed, on which she had insisted on his laying himself, and, if possible, sleeping, in order that he might obtain strength and composure for the task which awaited him.

belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned

From this reading She knelt at the side of the bed, on which she had insisted on his laying himself, and, if possible, sleeping, in order that he might obtain strength and composure for the task which awaited him.

used to add a contrasting statement

From this reading Sufficient light, however, still rested on his sleeping features to give to her fond gaze all their loveliness.

on condition that; in the event that

From this reading She knelt at the side of the bed, on which she had insisted on his laying himself, and, if possible, sleeping, in order that he might obtain strength and composure for the task which awaited him.

of the present time and place

From this reading Lady Arden, in the position in which she knelt, shaded from his countenance the immediate glare of the lamp which stood on a small table behind her.

inside something, or within a place, period, or state

From this reading The night before the trial, Lady Arden, by especial favour and kind connivance, passed in the prison of her son.

a very young child (birth to 1 year) who has not yet begun to walk or talk

From this reading After many last words and repeated affectionate entreaties, that he would try the effect of silence and stillness, at length, with a hand fondly clasped in both his mother's, he did sleep, though but for a short time, as calmly as an infant.

past form of “insist” — be emphatic or resolute and refuse to budge

From this reading She knelt at the side of the bed, on which she had insisted on his laying himself, and, if possible, sleeping, in order that he might obtain strength and composure for the task which awaited him.

having or showing a tender and considerate and helpful nature; used especially of persons and their behavior

From this reading The night before the trial, Lady Arden, by especial favour and kind connivance, passed in the prison of her son.

inflected form of “kneel” — rest one's weight on one's knees

From this reading She knelt at the side of the bed, on which she had insisted on his laying himself, and, if possible, sleeping, in order that he might obtain strength and composure for the task which awaited him.

a polite name for any woman

From this reading The night before the trial, Lady Arden, by especial favour and kind connivance, passed in the prison of her son.

an artificial source of visible illumination

From this reading Lady Arden, in the position in which she knelt, shaded from his countenance the immediate glare of the lamp which stood on a small table behind her.

immediately past

From this reading After many last words and repeated affectionate entreaties, that he would try the effect of silence and stillness, at length, with a hand fondly clasped in both his mother's, he did sleep, though but for a short time, as calmly as an infant.

the production of eggs (especially in birds)

From this reading She knelt at the side of the bed, on which she had insisted on his laying himself, and, if possible, sleeping, in order that he might obtain strength and composure for the task which awaited him.

the linear extent in space from one end to the other; the longest dimension of something that is fixed in place

From this reading After many last words and repeated affectionate entreaties, that he would try the effect of silence and stillness, at length, with a hand fondly clasped in both his mother's, he did sleep, though but for a short time, as calmly as an infant.

of comparatively little physical weight or density

From this reading Sufficient light, however, still rested on his sleeping features to give to her fond gaze all their loveliness.

the quality of being good looking and attractive

From this reading Sufficient light, however, still rested on his sleeping features to give to her fond gaze all their loveliness.

a quantifier that can be used with count nouns and is often preceded by “as” or “too” or “so” or “that”; amounting to a large but indefinite number

From this reading After many last words and repeated affectionate entreaties, that he would try the effect of silence and stillness, at length, with a hand fondly clasped in both his mother's, he did sleep, though but for a short time, as calmly as an infant.

used to say something is possible but not certain

From this reading She knelt at the side of the bed, on which she had insisted on his laying himself, and, if possible, sleeping, in order that he might obtain strength and composure for the task which awaited him.

possessive form of “mother” — a woman who has given birth to a child (also used as a term of address to your mother)

From this reading After many last words and repeated affectionate entreaties, that he would try the effect of silence and stillness, at length, with a hand fondly clasped in both his mother's, he did sleep, though but for a short time, as calmly as an infant.

the time after sunset and before sunrise while it is dark outside

From this reading The night before the trial, Lady Arden, by especial favour and kind connivance, passed in the prison of her son.

come into possession of

From this reading She knelt at the side of the bed, on which she had insisted on his laying himself, and, if possible, sleeping, in order that he might obtain strength and composure for the task which awaited him.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading The night before the trial, Lady Arden, by especial favour and kind connivance, passed in the prison of her son.

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading She knelt at the side of the bed, on which she had insisted on his laying himself, and, if possible, sleeping, in order that he might obtain strength and composure for the task which awaited him.

(often plural) a command given by a superior (e.g., a military or law enforcement officer) that must be obeyed

From this reading She knelt at the side of the bed, on which she had insisted on his laying himself, and, if possible, sleeping, in order that he might obtain strength and composure for the task which awaited him.

past form of “pass” — go across or through

From this reading The night before the trial, Lady Arden, by especial favour and kind connivance, passed in the prison of her son.

the particular portion of space occupied by something

From this reading Lady Arden, in the position in which she knelt, shaded from his countenance the immediate glare of the lamp which stood on a small table behind her.

capable of happening or existing

From this reading She knelt at the side of the bed, on which she had insisted on his laying himself, and, if possible, sleeping, in order that he might obtain strength and composure for the task which awaited him.

a correctional institution where persons are confined while on trial or for punishment

From this reading The night before the trial, Lady Arden, by especial favour and kind connivance, passed in the prison of her son.

recurring again and again

From this reading After many last words and repeated affectionate entreaties, that he would try the effect of silence and stillness, at length, with a hand fondly clasped in both his mother's, he did sleep, though but for a short time, as calmly as an infant.

not tired; refreshed as by sleeping or relaxing

From this reading Sufficient light, however, still rested on his sleeping features to give to her fond gaze all their loveliness.

protected from heat and light with shade or shadow

From this reading Lady Arden, in the position in which she knelt, shaded from his countenance the immediate glare of the lamp which stood on a small table behind her.

a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject

From this reading She knelt at the side of the bed, on which she had insisted on his laying himself, and, if possible, sleeping, in order that he might obtain strength and composure for the task which awaited him.

primarily temporal sense; indicating or being or seeming to be limited in duration

From this reading After many last words and repeated affectionate entreaties, that he would try the effect of silence and stillness, at length, with a hand fondly clasped in both his mother's, he did sleep, though but for a short time, as calmly as an infant.

a place within a region identified relative to a center or reference location

From this reading She knelt at the side of the bed, on which she had insisted on his laying himself, and, if possible, sleeping, in order that he might obtain strength and composure for the task which awaited him.

Complete absence of sound; a state of quietness and stillness.

From this reading After many last words and repeated affectionate entreaties, that he would try the effect of silence and stillness, at length, with a hand fondly clasped in both his mother's, he did sleep, though but for a short time, as calmly as an infant.

a natural and periodic state of rest during which consciousness of the world is suspended

From this reading After many last words and repeated affectionate entreaties, that he would try the effect of silence and stillness, at length, with a hand fondly clasped in both his mother's, he did sleep, though but for a short time, as calmly as an infant.

the state of being asleep

From this reading She knelt at the side of the bed, on which she had insisted on his laying himself, and, if possible, sleeping, in order that he might obtain strength and composure for the task which awaited him.

limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent

From this reading Lady Arden, in the position in which she knelt, shaded from his countenance the immediate glare of the lamp which stood on a small table behind her.

a male human offspring

From this reading The night before the trial, Lady Arden, by especial favour and kind connivance, passed in the prison of her son.

not in physical motion

From this reading Sufficient light, however, still rested on his sleeping features to give to her fond gaze all their loveliness.

(poetic) tranquil silence

From this reading After many last words and repeated affectionate entreaties, that he would try the effect of silence and stillness, at length, with a hand fondly clasped in both his mother's, he did sleep, though but for a short time, as calmly as an infant.

Maintained an upright posture.

From this reading Lady Arden, in the position in which she knelt, shaded from his countenance the immediate glare of the lamp which stood on a small table behind her.

the property of being physically or mentally strong

From this reading She knelt at the side of the bed, on which she had insisted on his laying himself, and, if possible, sleeping, in order that he might obtain strength and composure for the task which awaited him.

of a quantity that can fulfill a need or requirement but without being abundant

From this reading Sufficient light, however, still rested on his sleeping features to give to her fond gaze all their loveliness.

a set of data arranged in rows and columns

From this reading Lady Arden, in the position in which she knelt, shaded from his countenance the immediate glare of the lamp which stood on a small table behind her.

any piece of work that is undertaken or attempted

From this reading She knelt at the side of the bed, on which she had insisted on his laying himself, and, if possible, sleeping, in order that he might obtain strength and composure for the task which awaited him.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading She knelt at the side of the bed, on which she had insisted on his laying himself, and, if possible, sleeping, in order that he might obtain strength and composure for the task which awaited him.

used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind

From this reading The night before the trial, Lady Arden, by especial favour and kind connivance, passed in the prison of her son.

belonging to the people or things already mentioned

From this reading Sufficient light, however, still rested on his sleeping features to give to her fond gaze all their loveliness.

in spite of the fact that

From this reading After many last words and repeated affectionate entreaties, that he would try the effect of silence and stillness, at length, with a hand fondly clasped in both his mother's, he did sleep, though but for a short time, as calmly as an infant.

an instance or single occasion for some event

From this reading After many last words and repeated affectionate entreaties, that he would try the effect of silence and stillness, at length, with a hand fondly clasped in both his mother's, he did sleep, though but for a short time, as calmly as an infant.

used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive

From this reading Sufficient light, however, still rested on his sleeping features to give to her fond gaze all their loveliness.

the act of testing something

From this reading The night before the trial, Lady Arden, by especial favour and kind connivance, passed in the prison of her son.

make an effort or attempt

From this reading After many last words and repeated affectionate entreaties, that he would try the effect of silence and stillness, at length, with a hand fondly clasped in both his mother's, he did sleep, though but for a short time, as calmly as an infant.

used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned

From this reading She knelt at the side of the bed, on which she had insisted on his laying himself, and, if possible, sleeping, in order that he might obtain strength and composure for the task which awaited him.

in the company of; together with

From this reading After many last words and repeated affectionate entreaties, that he would try the effect of silence and stillness, at length, with a hand fondly clasped in both his mother's, he did sleep, though but for a short time, as calmly as an infant.

the words that are spoken

From this reading After many last words and repeated affectionate entreaties, that he would try the effect of silence and stillness, at length, with a hand fondly clasped in both his mother's, he did sleep, though but for a short time, as calmly as an infant.

used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past

From this reading After many last words and repeated affectionate entreaties, that he would try the effect of silence and stillness, at length, with a hand fondly clasped in both his mother's, he did sleep, though but for a short time, as calmly as an infant.